Stock market futures refers to a contract to buy or sell a certain underlying asset in a specific period at a price and quantity agreed by both parties. These objects are usually metals, energy, grains, raw materials and so on. Unlike stocks, futures are standardized trading contracts, which stipulate the details such as the number of purchases and sales, delivery methods and so on.

The trading strategies in the futures market are mainly arbitrage, speculation and hedging. Arbitrage strategy is to make use of price, currency and regional differences to make profits in the unstable market. Speculation strategy is to earn the price difference according to the market ups and downs. Hedging is a transaction to avoid market risks, mainly to provide protection for physical production and trade-related markets.

The futures market is a high-risk and high-return investment form. Investors should master certain knowledge and skills, understand market trends and risk control strategies. At the same time, it is necessary to formulate a reasonable investment plan, clarify the trading objectives and risk tolerance, and avoid over-investment and blindly following the trend. Investing in futures requires careful selection of trading platforms and brokers to ensure the safety of funds and legitimate rights and interests.